A 63-year-old man with CAP is hospitalized and clinically stable after 48 hours. Total duration of antibiotics should be at least how long if improvin...

Question

A 63-year-old man with CAP is hospitalized and clinically stable after 48 hours. Total duration of antibiotics should be at least how long if improving?

Accepted Answer

At least 5 days

Answer

and until clinically stable (afebrile

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normal vitals)

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Minimum 14 days

Answer

Three days is sufficient if afebrile

easy MCQ (SBA): Infectious Diseases

A 63-year-old man with CAP is hospitalized and clinically stable after 48 hours. Total duration of antibiotics should be at least how long if improving?